The third assassination attempt on President Donald Trump has occurred in the modern age of social media, with Dr. Casey Burgat, Director of the Legislative Affairs program at The George Washington University, stating that while there has been a history of assassination attempts on presidents, this seems different. He warned that algorithms and anonymity create a "doom loop of extremism" online, where individuals can find someone else who align with their beliefs. A recent survey from the University of California found that 76% of respondents strongly endorsed seven forms of hatred, fear, and belief in political violence.